This book was meant mainly for believers, but if you haven't found salvation yet, our hearts reach out to you. We'd love to share a word that might bless you. Open your Bible and read about the lepers. Their situation is much like yours. If you stay where you are, you'll perish. If you go to Jesus, there's hope. The saying goes, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," and in your case, the risk is minimal.
If you sit idly in despair, no one can pity you when ruin comes. But if you seek mercy and perish, if that were possible, you'd gain universal sympathy. Those who refuse to look to Jesus won't escape, but you know some who believe are saved. Some of your acquaintances have experienced mercy, so why not you? The Ninevites said, "Who can tell?" so act on that hope and seek the Lord's mercy.
Perishing is terrible; if there were even a straw to grasp, you'd reach for it out of self-preservation. We've spoken to you from your own perspective. Now, hear from the Lord: if you seek Him, you will find Him. Jesus never turns away those who come to Him. Trust Him, and you won't perish. Instead, you'll find treasure far greater than what the lepers found in Syria's deserted camp.
May the Holy Spirit give you the courage to go to Him now. You won't trust in vain. Once saved, share the good news with others. Don't keep silent. Tell those in your fellowship and the minister about your discovery, then proclaim the news everywhere. May the Lord save you before the sun sets tonight.
Closing Prayer
Father, help us to fully trust You this morning, even when we can't see the way. For Your glory, Amen.